Indian Food: Spice Basics, Anupy's Story -
indian as apple pie

Sat, Jun 20 2:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

Watch this episode for an introduction to Indian cooking through a description of the basic spices needed and Anupy Singla's own personal background. We will look at a masala dabba, the way Indians store and disperse spices; the spice blends that are used most frequently; and why learning which spices go with which flavoring is key to getting Indian food right. We will showcase how to make Eggplant and Potatoes, Raita Yogurt, and a Kachumber Salad. Pantry Basics: Organizing and storing your spices.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 101

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Sat, Jun 20

2:30 P.M.

Indian Food: Spice Basics, Anupy's Story     NHPBS (11.1)

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About Indian As Apple Pie:

In the new series INDIAN AS APPLE PIE, host Anupy Singla takes viewers on a culinary journey of Indian cuisine by visiting fresh markets across the United States and cooking popular recipes in her Chicago-based kitchen.

Each episode highlights how viewers can best integrate unfamiliar ingredients and techniques into their weekly meals.

Throughout the series, Anupy shops for the perfect chapati flour, basmati rice, legumes and lentils.

She also visits an Indian restaurant to witness how naan is made in a traditional tandoori oven and charred to perfection.

The program offers the next generation of Indian home cooks in America guidance on sourcing Indian ingredients and preparing authentic dishes in their own kitchens and beyond.

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